1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 149 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Chairman | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |